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We go here often for weekend breakfasts and a few time for lunch or dinner. The food is consistently good both the hot meals and those delicious pastries that are prepared on-site. Food quality is also high and the menu choices are plentiful. We only...More

This is a neighborhood gem. I love the atmosphere. They have fantastic coffee and the pastries are to die for. I’ve had breakfast, lunch and dinner and never disappointed. They always have a “display” plate out to display their daily special. Coffee excellent. Homemade breads....More

I️ was in the area, picking up some I️ce cream next door, and had never noticed the emporium next door. I thought I’d give the emporium a try, to see if they had a sandwich for lunch.
I️ asked their advice and said their chicken...More

I had the opportunity to take my daughter to lunch this week and wanted to choose a fun, friendly place. We always have always enjoyed Illinois St and this was no exception. It was a beautiful day and we were able to get a nice...More

Siri directed me to this local coffee shop, but it is much more than that. The day's special was a delicious frittata w/ fresh bread and fruit. Add a cup of smooth house coffee and the total was under $11. I followed staff's advice of...More

About 5.5 miles north of downtown, this neighborhood café is a good place for breakfast or lunch. There is an ample selection of sandwich and specials: order at the counter, pick up your beverage and the food will be brought promptly to your table. My...More

I meet my sisters and my mother here most mornings. Frank and Jennifer are quick to help us when we arrive. Sherry is working in the kitchen, but often comes out to say hi! The owner, Vivian, is personable and friendly. The cakes, hot cross...More

In March I wrote a review of Illinois Food Emporium prices as they seemed extremely high for the items I purchased. Within days the owner contacted me to follow up and to apologize for the error that had been made. I appreciate her diligence and...More

Cauliflower, green beans, white onion, celery, green peppers and mixed cheeses tossed in our special house made dressing served over a bed of mixed greens and topped with bacon bits. Choice of muffin or croissant

This delicious Sicilian pastry is a tube-shaped shell of fried pastry dough filled with a sweet, creamy filling containing ricotta cheese. Chocolate chips dot the ends of the shells and powdered sugar over the top to finish

12.5

Cookies By the Dozen

Choose from chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, peanut butter, molasses, lemon sugar cookies, or sugar cookies with sprinkles to name a few

Min. Order: Two Dozen on Special Shapes & Sizesper dozen22.0

Decorated Iced Cookies

We can personalize your order with these delicious decorative sugar cookies. Special order prices may vary

A rich fudge like no bake cookie with chocolate, coconut, peanut butter and oatmeal.

Min. Order: Three Dozeneach3.25

Mini Desserts

Always a great choice for parties and other special occasions - Among a few to choose from are eclairs, cannolis, lemon squares, bite size cheesecakes, Wonderland cups, macaroons and chocolate dipped strawberries

each5.5

Napoleons

Lite fluffy layers of puff pastry filled with a combination of cream and custard and glazed with vanilla and chocolate icing

each4.25

Decorated Half Sheet Tray40.0

Rice Crispy Bars

A delicious blend of marshmallows, rice crispy cereal and butter blended and formed to perfection

Dark, rich, silky - textured flourless chocolate torte covered in ganache and drizzled with white chocolate. There is no place for milk chocolate here!

Serves 1455.0

Lemon Mascarpone Torte

Our own creation for those who crave a delightful light, tart dessert. Lemon cake with lemon curd and mascarpone cheese. Divine!

Serves 1460.0

Sacher Torte

This decadent cake consists of a dense chocolate cake with a thin layer of apricot jam in between the layers and coated with dark chocolate ganache. It is traditionally served with unsweetened whipped cream if you choose to do so at home!

Serves 1455.0

Tiramisu

A popular coffee flavored Italian dessert, which means "pick me up" in Italian, is made of ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar, and mascarpone cheese, flavored with cocoa